Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025, Day 3 Highlights: Lionel Messi Leaves Delhi, Set To Be Hosted By Anant Ambani At Vantara

Lionel Messi is likely to visit Vantara and will stay there on Monday night as per ANI.

Lionel Messi speaks a few words to the fans present before leaving Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia has also met Lionel Messi at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Jay Shah has presented an autographed bat alongside a ticket for the ICC T20 World Cup and Indian Cricket Team jersey.

Lionel Messi is playing a rondo with children at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Lionel Messi is signing autographs for budding footballers.

There are reports of Shubman Gill coming to Arun Jaitley Stadium to meet Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi is kicking balls into the crowd.

Lionel Messi has reached Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Lionel Messi has left Hotel Leela Palace and his cavalcade is about to arrive at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The convoy of Lionel Messi is on its way to Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The match between Messi All Stars and Minerva All Stars has started.

Two football grounds have been constructed for exhibition matches. Messi All Stars will play Minerva All Stars.

After a brief delay, Messi has landed at the Delhi airport and he will arrive at Arun Jaitley Stadium in a short while. The Argentine superstar is expected to arrive at 5 PM around.

Following his arrival in Delhi, Lionel Messi, Rodrigo de Paul and Luis Suarez are headed to The Leela Palace for the meet-and-greet.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is packed with fans awaiting Messi's arrival. The Colours of FC Barcelona, Argentina and Inter Miami can be seen all around the stands.

Lionel Messi has reached Delhi after a brief delay.

A fan has arrived from Kerala in Delhi 

“In Kolkata, it was a chaotic event. This is an once in a lifetime opportunity. I didn't know what will be happening at the event. I just saw Messi is coming and I booked the tickets. I didn't see anything else.”

One fan said, "Just a glimpse of Messi we all want. We want to enjoy the GOAT's presence.

“We know what all happened in Kolkata. But the next events went very smoothly. Now we are expecting the same in Delhi.”

The event will now have a delayed start as Lionel Messi's flight has been delayed due to adverse weather.

As per sources, Lionel Messi is expected to arrive at Hotel Leela Palace at around 3 PM IST.

Republic TV can confirm that the entire Leela Palace hotel has been vacated ahead of Lionel Messi's arrival. Guests have been asked to vacate their rooms as the management doesn't want to take any risks regarding the GOAT's security.

Security measures are in place to secure Lionel Messi's entire route during his visit to Delhi. The hotel in which he will stay has apparently turned into a high security zone.

Dense fog has disrupted Lionel Messi's flight to Delhi from Mumbai and the Argentine superstar will have a delayed arrival at the national capital.

Virat Kohli arrived in Delhi a couple of days back, but it is not yet confirmed whether he will be meeting Lionel Messi at the national capital.

A large number of Lionel Messi supporters are expected to be present at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Lionel Messi has left for the airport from Taj Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

Lionel Messi is likely to land in Delhi at around 12:30 PM on a chartered flight. Then he will have a private meet and greet at a private hotel and will head towards Arun Jaitley Stadium at 1:30 PM. He will felicitate Minerva Academy players and will also be a part of an exhibition match. He will have a private interaction with a few others and will fly from Delhi in the evening.

According to the advisory, commuters should be prepared for diversions and restrictions on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg. Also, no heavy vehicles would be allowed on the route from Daryaganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road until the event is over.

Avoid routes below between 12 PM and 5 PM

Bahadurshah Zafar Marg from Delhi Gate to Ramcharan Aggarwal Chowk (ITO)
Jawaharlal Nehru Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate and up to Kamla Market roundabout
Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate

Parking arrangements, Stadium access and Entry gates

All the fans attending the event must note that entry inside the stadium will be available through multiple gates.

Gate Numbers 1 to 8: Accessible from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg on the southern side
Gate Numbers 10 to 15: Accessible from Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, near the Ambedkar Stadium bus terminal
Gate Numbers 16 to 18: Accessible from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg near the petrol pump on the western side

Delhi Traffic Police has designated free parking facilities at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road and Velodrome Road. However, parking near the stadium is restricted to labelled vehicles only. Visitors are required to display the parking labels with their vehicle number and contact details. If the vehicle doesn't have valid labels, then it will be denied entry.

Parking will be prohibited on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg and Ring Road between Rajghat and IP Flyover. Any vehicles parked in these areas will be towed and fined.

Lionel Messi met with Sunil Chhetri and also interacted with Sachin Tendulkar during his Mumbai visit. Sachin and Messi also exchanged pleasantries and gifted each other jerseys.